Top 5 restaurants in Singapore to get your tom yum fix

Nice Spice: Top 5 restaurants in Singapore to get your tom yum fix

MF editorial team

04 Jul 2016

updated the Monday, July 4, 2016

1/5
First Thai
Utilitarian tables, plastic chairs, and cheap flowers adorn the walls of this unpretentious establishment. Despite the humble space, this Thai restaurant draws an impressive crowd especially during supper. This is a sure sign not only of quality food, but also affordable prices. Don’t be deceived by the unappetising look of their tom yum seafood nor discouraged by the scathing feedback about their service, their food more than makes up for such shortcomings; the loyal customers of First Thai speaks volumes.
23 Purvis Street

Photo: First Thai Facebook
2/5
Jai Thai
Jai Thai has four outlets in Singapore and two of them (Dhoby X'Change and East Coast outlets) are halal certified. This hole-in-the-wall establishment serves three types of tom yum – shrimp, chicken, and veggie. Some people find their tom yum too spicy even if you order the mild version, but if you prefer your tom yum hot, then this place is worth a visit.
Multiple outlets

Photo: Jai Thai Facebook
3/5
Nakhon Kitchen
Nakhon Kitchen currently holds the top spot on Foursquare with a rating of 8.1 out of 10. It has two outlets: Bedok and Hougang. This restaurant has Thai chefs so you are guaranteed an authentic Thai palate. This place can get pretty crowded especially during lunch time and rush hours, so you’d have to wait to be seated. However, it’ll be worth it for that tom yum fix. Their tom yum packs heat with a generous serving of herbs, spices, and chicken or seafood. It’s definitely a good value for your money.
Block 212 Hougang Street 21, #01-341
Photo: Nakhon Kitchen Facebook
4/5
Nana Thai
Nana Thai is located in the “Little Bangkok” of Singapore. Its location already assures you of the authenticity of their dishes. Their tom yum goong is one of their bestsellers, as well as green mango salad, and the classic pad thai.
Golden Mile Complex #01-51/52/66C

Photo: Nana Thai Facebook
5/5
Mai Thai
Their tom yum goong boasts a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavours. Keep your drink on standby as a sip of the clear tom yum soup would send you gulping down your beverage to neutralise the heat. Don’t just order the tom yum though. Mai Thai’s menu contains a great selection of Thai dishes for you to sample.
Block 44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-58
1 Seletar Road #02-03 Greenwich
Photo: Mai Thai Facebook

If you’re a big fan of this hot dish, you’ll want to know exactly where to get the best.

Tom yum – a bowl of sour and spicy soupy goodness. Even though this is a Thai dish, foodies report sampling some of the best tom yum they’ve ever tasted in Singapore. Tom yum is an excellent comfort food especially during the colder months of the rainy season. Over the years, the dish has taken on different variations, but the most popular type is still tom yum goong with prawns as its main ingredient. Here are some of the best places in Singapore to satisfy your tom yum cravings!

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